15-year-old Coco Gauff’s advice to other teens: “Honestly, the biggest piece of advice I have is just to always dream big... If you can think it, then you can do it. If you can dream it, then you can do it… just keep working hard…”
After becoming the youngest player in the Open era to advance through qualifying to reach Wimbledon, the American took the tennis world by storm. A fairytale run, which started with a win against her idol Venus Williams, raised the 15-year-old's profile to stratospheric levels and established her as a household name.It took former world No.1 Simona Halep to finally bring the youngster back down to earth Monday.
Meet Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old who rocked Wimbledon 01:13 'Always dream big'Looking back, Gauff says beating Venus was the highlight of her breakthrough Wimbledon but insists her attention has now turned to the US Open. The youngster is excited to play in her home grand slam, and believes she has the ability to win the tournament."It's a special place to me because I've been going there and watching the tournament since I was eight years old," she said.
Cori 'Coco' Gauff on the Williams sisters 01:51Equal payJust like the Williams sisters, Gauff has showed early signs that she will use her fame for social good.Her incredible run coincided with the US Women's soccer team's triumphant World Cup in France, and Gauff is keen for them to get the recognition they deserve. "I was so happy for them," she said, admitting to missing some of the final in order to attend practice at Wimbledon.
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Teen tennis phenom who beat Venus Williams is out at WimbledonCoco Gauff, the 15-year-old tennis phenom who burst onto the professional scene with a stunning victory over Venus Williams last week, is leaving Wimbledon with a loss in straight sets—and a host of new fans ready to motivate her for the next tournament.
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Winning at Wimbledon, 'Coco' capturing hearts - Reuters TVWimbledon crowd goes loco for Coco as the young American advances to the round of 16 to take on former world number one Simona Halep via ReutersTV
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